CR 260 over South Leon River
PoorPosted for loadComanche County, Texas · 1.20 MI SE of Lp 130 · Structure no. 230470AA0386003
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 260 over South Leon River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 260 over South Leon River in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 260 over South Leon River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 260 over South Leon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does CR 260 over South Leon River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 260 over South Leon River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 260 over South Leon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.